BOS 101B - Intermediate Keyboarding
Course Overview

Instructor: Kathie Gourlay
Telephone: 313-268-6537
Message E-mail gourlay@wccnet.edu
Mailbox: BE 200 (734-677-5431)
Home Page: http://courses.wccnet.edu/~gourlay
Office hours: By appointment.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is the second in a series of three keyboarding courses. It is designed for students who have completed BOS 101A or who can key a minimum of 20 words per minute. Students increase their speed and accuracy, improve their technique, and learn to touch key the number and symbol keys. Students are evaluated early in the course and may be placed in BOS 101A based on the results of the evaluation. This course is offered only in a self-paced format. Coursework must be completed by the end of the semester.

PREREQUISITES:

BOS 101A or approval of instructor

REQUIRED TEXT:

College Keyboarding 17E: Keyboarding & Word Processing, Lessons 1—25, for Microsoft Word® 2007 VanHuss, Forde, and Woo; South-Western, Cengage Learning, 2008

MATERIALS:

None required for on-campus work. Files can be saved on the network.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to

1. Demonstrate using the correct fingers to reach the top-row number keys.
2. Demonstrate using the correct fingers to reach the symbol keys.
3. Demonstrate proper spacing and use of symbols.
4. Demonstrate keying from statistical and script copy without looking at the fingers.
5. Improve alphabetic and numeric touch keyboarding speed to a minimum of 33 words per minute for a two-minute timing with a maximum of two errors.
6. Identify and correct errors on typed copy.
7. Apply proofreaders’ symbols to rough-draft copy.
8. Apply number-use rules.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Attendance is necessary for supervised participation and for instruction not available in the textbook.

Depending on the student’s computer background, outside work and practice may be necessary to complete assignments. Lab time is available in the Computer Commons on the second floor of the library in the GM Building (973-3420). Ask the lab aids to show you which computers have the typing programs installed.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

A minimum of three different two-minute timings completed in class with no more than one error per minute is required. Students must key a minimum of three timings in the following gwam range to earn that grade.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

As part of the class conduct code, if you are caught cheating or are guilty of plagiarism, you will receive an "F" grade for the assignment or exam. The incident will be documented, and a copy will be forwarded to the Dean of Business for further review and possible institutional sanctions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you feel you learn differently or have a learning disability, see the instructor or contact the Learning Support Services Office, LA 104 (973-3342), for assistance.